Frigidaire 50/70 Pint Dehumidifier Overview and First Impressions
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Let's take a look at the Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier FFAD5033W1 (FFAP5033W1 has the pump)
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Just curious if anyone else noticed the license plate change 4x?
This was a great demo.. Straightforward and simple. no BS
Thank you for sharing this video. It covers ALL of the needed information for someone that knows nothing about dehumidifiers (like me) and how this model works.
BEST demo ever! I subscribed on account of it. Frigidaire should be so lucky to have you!👍🏻👍🏻 I am going to order this one!
Glad you found this useful!
@@SevenFortyOne 👍👍
Thank you so much!!!!!!!! I was driving myself crazy trying to figure everything out, now it's set literally & figuratively working....I can sleep tonight.
Glad this helped you!
I feel like I’m listening to Ross from friends lol
Thanks for a great video. Well documented and to the point. It gave me the confidence to buy the same unit, which I just did. I plan to use it in the attic. I already have an older Frigidaire dehumidifier, and it has been in use since 2019 without a glitch. It is a solid brand.
Really good overview. Just bought the same unit. Showed me how to use it without reading the instructions
Thank you for the review!
I ended up purchasing model FFAD5033W1 from Bj’s for $219. Frigidaire recommends running continuous setting for the first 3 to 4 days until the sweating and dampness odors has stopped.
No need to watch other tutorial videos. I love that you cut to the chase 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks
This video is a God send,needed to restart my old unit but manual was far away,the buttons are same as I have,your explanation was just what I needed.Tks.
I empty the water reservoir and use the collected water to water my potted plants....they have never looked so good !
I use my water for morning coffee. It's like I'm drinking Starbucks.
@@bjunk5344 Best comment
Surely you jest! On the bottom of page 7 of the manual it says: "WARNING Discard water from the bucket. Water is not potable and cannot be used for drinking." I enjoyed your sense of humor!
Give them reverse osmosis water
Enjoyed and “liked” your video! Also like your style “switching plates” during video!
Glad you enjoyed this!
Great demo!! It gives a good idea of the noise level. I love a nice and loud fan noise as white noise when I sleep.
Great demo! I have one like that and it works great 👍. I do believe though when the clean filter light comes on the unit will still run and not shut off. I think it’s just on a timer to remind u to clean it. Sometimes when mine comes on its not even dirty. But either way a great unit👍😎
Thanks this was very helpful! I pulled my brand new unit out of the box and fired it up (while watching your video)! Thanks for helping me devirginize my dehumidifier! I shared my first with you baby!
Did you move from Hawaii to Vermont in the time it took to open that box??!! 😂
The best thing you can do is purchase the extended warranty when buying these units. Although most reviews on dehumidifier say this brand is the best I can tell you that I have now had to replace four of these dehumidifier. Three were still under the one year warranty and and the other was just over the one year warranty. I don't know why the government does do a better job regulating all products that require proper disposal of refrigerants and maybe that would force these companies to build better quality items
Thanks for your comment, I understand where you are coming from however I have to mostly disagree even though I've had the same experience. These units are absolute JUNK. I feel the best thing we can do as consumers is stop buying these units that are all made in the same factory regardless of brand and sold by big box stores. If these companies loose enough business they'll get the message and start building things that last. Buying an extended warranty on a unit that is destined to fail in a year is a waste of resources and time. I'd rather spend the extra money on a better built unit that will last 10-15 years than plan on replacing my unit every 1 to 2 years. I'd also rather not have the government regulating what I can or cannot buy. It might fix the problem in the short term but in the long run it will limit consumer choice and competition in the industry and end up costing the consumer more.
@@SevenFortyOneI agree that government regulations on product sold is not the best answer but feel but would welcome regulation to keep these companies from selling this only these sort of product in the first place. If I could find a better alternative I would pay the extra price for it even if I had to pay three times more for something that would last.
@@davidwiser3883 This is the one I bought and its working well so far. Time will tell...czcams.com/video/Wx9o9yubvv8/video.html
I've had two of the Frigidaire models one failed after 13 months the other after 14 months and I bought the extended warranty. The extended warranty made no difference at all. I submitted all the necessary paperwork and Frigidaire/Electrolux just gives me the run around. Definitely a No Buy and especially don't go with an extended warranty. Very dishonorable company in my opinion.
@@dkin5661 My extended warranties were purchased from a third-party service. I bought all my dehumidifiers online through Amazon and Walmart and purchased the warranties those sites offered. I would never bought an extended warranty from Frigidaire for the very reason you experienced. Sorry to hear that. Both insurance companies settled the claims immediately and sent me a check for the purchase cost. Only out of pocket cost was the I had to buy a new warranty for the replaced dehumidifier.
You gave us the better explanetion. Thank you!😊
God bless you! Frigidaire should hire you to explain their products!
Extremely helpful and informative video, just ordered this exact one in 50 pint.
Very good review ! thanks a lot.
I'm just curious, why did the licence plate changes on every shot :D
Cheers !
Just for fun
This is the unit Fridgidaire is sending everyone to replace the older and very well rated FFAD7033R1 70 Pint unit which typically sees a total system failure after only 2 years. The difference in quality inside and out between this current 50pt unit and the older 70pt one is stunning, favoring the older unit. The styling of the older model is also much better, with air discharged from the side rather than through the top of the unit, and light gray panels instead of black. Although they replaced my 70pt with the 50pt under warranty, I purchased an Actic King WDP50AE1IN-P 50pt for $100 less and I like it much better. After significant problem getting in touch with Frigidaire both by phone and by email, and replacement with an inferior unit, I dont trust the company.
Could not agree more. I would strongly discourage people from getting this unit, or any from them for the same sake - they lost my trust entirely!! bye bye Fridgidaire!!
Same thing happened to me. So frustrated with Frigidaire. Should probably start a class action law suit.
Great video Mr Seven Forty-one. I got the same one with a white top. It replaced an LG that was loud and did nothing but just waste energy.
I'm drinking coffee with the water I collected from the water tank/bucket right now.
Whats up with all the different "License Plates " On your car.... In the beginning Its Hawaii, then Vermont, then Georgia ??? Are playing a game trying to see if people noticed it ?
Yes
This was great! Thank you.
Great video! Why does it say 50/70? I thought they were either a 50 pint or 70 pint. Our basement is 1600 sq feet and at 64% with no help wondering if this will be enough, some say go to 70 pint.
Old vs new specs. They are all really 50 I think. Google dehumidifier specs for more information
Excellent video, I have a question: I just bought this product today and it is leaking from the part where the hose connects but I am not using the hose, is that supposed to be normal?
Only lasted 12 months, 2 weeks for $274.Spent hours on phone trying to get a replacement. Frigidaire stated that since I bought it on Amazon, the seller wasn't an authorized dealer and the seller had to take care of it as Frigidaire had no responsibility for their product. Amazon said it was over warranty as warranty was only a year and couldn't do anything. I called Frigidaire back and they said again that it wasn't their responsibility as the seller wasn't an authorized seller. Again, not standing behind their product and the Frigidaire agent got really argumentative and hung up. Buy at your own risk. This is my fourth Frigidaire and none of them have lasted over 2 years.
the license plates. fantastic
Thank you That really helped me To recept the filter
Awesome review! I’ll buy the dehumidifier from your store! 👍
Thanks!
I got that too as a warranty replacement.. year later stopped working, EC error, no condenser turning on... I can't find decent reviews, most people complain about quality of those units... Im looking for 70.. wanted to get one from Costco... but they only offer 50... May just end up with them for return policy.
Nice video. Very clear and informative. Thanks!
Awesome Review!! Thank you! Going to buy one
what size garden hose fits with this? 1/2" 5/8" ??
Thanks for a great video!
thanks for useful demo!
Great tutorial! I appreciate it!❤
thanks for the video. Mine is dehumidifying but not it literally froze. a chunk of ice is onthe back. How do you take this thing apart. I took the screws out but I cannot for the life of me take the back apart.
these units are notorious for throwing a "'EC'" trouble code (sealed system failure) a few months after the "one" year warranty expires. Frigidaire uses to have a 5 year warranty on the sealed system; I suppose they would rather loose customers, than replace units.
The instructions are very confusing in terms of what to do with the small white "pump drain" hose that comes with the 50 pint unit. It is easy to connect the garden hose to the left side of the back of the unit for drainage. The "pump drain" is supposed to connect somehow to the outlet on the right side of the rear of the unit but it is impossible to figure out how to do that. Is that pump drain necessary for continuous drainage, to your knowledge? If so, do you have any tips?
Is the air coming out supposed to be warm?
Enjoyed the review. Very straight forward. Seems like a good machine. However, No one seems to mention the cost of running these things. For example, monthly electric bill. Would be curious is someone would comment. Again, Great review!!
I'll have to put my kill-awatt meter on it and see. I think it will depend on how much humidity is in the air and what you set the control to
Thank you very much for the reply. I realize there are a lot of varying factors. Not a real fair question on my part. Thanks again for the well done video. Robert TN
@@SevenFortyOne is it true you can place it near a wall?
Follow the guidelines in the owners manual for placement
The cost is far less expensive than having to pay for mold removal…….
Can you remove the splash guard? Mine came with the float device unattached and at the bottom of the water collection bin. I can't get at it because of the splash guard. Great video by the way.
I haven't tried taking mine apart so I unfortunately can't answer your question
Thanks for the overview.
Since this unit was a warranty replacement of the 70 pint, what happened to the 70 pint? Typically, what part breaks down if you run these units continuously? It seems these dehumidifiers are often replace after a few years.
I don't know for certain but I believe the refrigerant slowly escapes over time. Since the units are sealed, they can't be recharged with refrigerant like an automotive a/c system
Run the water on the grass fam! Might mash up the driveway! 🙌🏼 thanks for the review! I’m getting this for sure now! 🙌🏼
Good video
Very though, thank you. I have watched this video instead of reading the manual.
Nice job.
Is this not a FFAD5033W1 though?
I don't see a pump on your unit.
My unit doesn't have a pump
I have mine set up in my crawlspace with hose into a pump… but bucket is still filling up ? Is there a plug or something else I need to do for bucket to stop filling up ? 4:37
I bought one in 2021, I took it out for this summer, and it stopped working. It blows room temperature air instead of warm air. Anybody know what the issue is and is it worth to fix?
What was wrong with the unit that proceeded this unit? I have a Frigidaire model number FDL70S1, it doesn’t have any pump so I have to keep it above the drain so I can just run it continuously into the utility sink.
All the refrigerant leaked out and it stopped working
Could you tell me if a 50 pint dehumidifier would be heavy to carry for a 70 year old woman? My old one is not working anymore and this one doesn't look too large.
I just bought a 50 pint Haier dehumidifier and I must say it’s heavy. Luckily it has wheels. I haven’t tried lugging it upstairs yet though.
I would say that the overall weight would be heavy for you, and I would recommend having someone help you unbox and set up. If you do not use the drain feature, you will need to empty the collected water yourself, and I believe that function would be rather difficult as well.
For some reason my continuous drainage isn't working. My bucket fills, and water isnt exiting through hose. Any suggestions?
There has to be a bit of a slope between the dehumidifier and the end of the drain or it won't work right. I had that problem and had to out my dehumidifier on a pedestal to get it to consistently drain
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
What does it do to. The electric bill
How do you auto drain? Is it just a standard garden hose or does it require more fittings?
Thank you.
What did you do in order to put the hose , is it a setting ? because in my i put the hose but the bucket is still filling up
It should just drain. Make sure the hose falls away from the machine so the far end is lower than the tank and not kinked or obstructed.
Nice video I have a question with using the hose does the water go directly to the hose or does the tank fill then at a certain level makes it’s way out the hose ? Also, is the Continuous Mode needed for the hose to work or it doesn’t matter ? Can you set it at like 45% and it will drain out hose and then shut off when it hits 45%. ? The manual instructions are terrible
Water goes into the hose and not the tank when it's connected. You don't need continuous mode for it to work.. it will drain on any setting.
I just purchased this model. After emptying the bucket a few times, decided to hook up the hose for continuous draining. It doesn’t seem to work properly 🙁 the bucket still fills and the unit turns off when full. The manual doesn’t give troubleshooting hints.
@@lindawoelper1729 I have the same exact problem. I look foreward to the answer.
@@SevenFortyOne Like the others - the hose is hooked up - has a little water going through but most of the water 95% is going into the bucket.
@@ronniekeohane6206 Ronnie, I was looking into buying this model. Are you still having the bucket filling with the hose connected? If so, is any water coming out of the hose or is it a combination of the bucket filling and the hose also emptying? Lastly (sorry for all the questions), does the bucket fill all the way (even with the hose attached) that it shuts itself down to empty the bucket? Seems odd as that is what the hose is supposed to be for. Thanks!
Nice video... What is with your vehicle licence plates???
Michael from Canada
I collect plates and like to switch them around to see if people are paying attention
How many days it should be running since the first time I bought it?
I was sent this unit as a replacement for the 70 pint unit. After 3 months it died. I truly believe Frigidaire knows the replacement is junk and that’s why they are dumping them off as a replacement.
thank you
i really wanted to see if it drained upwards as stated but i see you have it draining downward & got dehumidifier on table, probably so it can drain
The model I have does not drain uphill nor was it advertised to do so. There is a model that has a pump built in that will drain uphill but it costs more
Can the unit pump water up if the drain hose is elevated above the unit?
No, this does not have a pump
Have you used the ionizer? How well does it work?
Will this one pump the water up vertically into a sink?
I think so depending on how far away your sink is, but I recommend looking at the manual for the specs. it doesn't have any sort of check valve so when the pump shuts off water will remain in the drain tube.
I almost ordered one but then cancelled after I read reviews that said it failed within a year and that customer service was terrible. I’d be happy to have one that lasted 5 years. Any suggestions?
I ended up buying one of these: amzn.to/3gSYS2C
is t=it too loud for a bedroom? Thanks
Unboxing really
I got the same replacement unit for the same 70 pint you had ...it lasted one year then gave me an EC error. I am in the process of getting another replacement. I see others have had issues too with this model. I would not buy this one.
Mine has failed already too. These things are junk
@@SevenFortyOne would u say the 70 pint lasted longer?
Sorry. The old unit lasted longer than the new one
@@SevenFortyOne any recommendations for one that would last a long time?
@@adonaisee5822 I'm taking a chance on this hoping its better...time will tell I guess czcams.com/video/Wx9o9yubvv8/video.html
I did same thing but my dehumidifier doesn’t collect water
wont drain thru my hose.
Will the humidifier power back on and run on set setting when the power was to go out?
I don't remember...its unhooked for the winter so I can't test it right now.
Good review
can you set up the timer run 5 hours per day and run for 7 days per week without reset the timer?
I don't think it's that sophisticated...it doesn't have a clock
Your sharing is very timely.
I thought in the instructions it says to let it sit for 24 hours before starting it up?? NO?
You sound a lot like Ross Geller.... hahahah aka David Schwimmer. That show sucks, but your demo/review was great!!!!!
Mine started showing an EC Code rendering the dehumidifier unrepairable. This happened within 2 years of purchase. Don't bank on any measure of help from customer service.. as in they're misleading and evasive.
Mine keeps filling the reservoir and is not being pumped out via hose. Anyone have any suggestions?
Are you sure you have a model with a pump? Mine is gravity feed so the end of the house has to be lower than the drain to empty
@@SevenFortyOne a little while ago I put it on a tote to see if that makes a difference so we'll see. Thanks for the response!
Mmmmmm a tad odd ...... nice review ;) wrong model ;( .... You unpacked and reviewed a FFAD5033W1 (no pump) but your title references FFAP5033W1 (built in pump) ........ too much time spent switching license plates maybe ? ;)
Congratulations! You get a cookie 🍪
My 50 pint Dehumidifier with Wifi had an EC error and Frigidaire refused to replace it since I bought it from "Woot" and Woot wasn't an authorized reseller. Woot was on my Amazon invoice when I had bought it from the Frigidaire store (my order history takes me there). Woot is 100% owned by Amazon. Not inclined to ever support Frigidaire or any subsidiary or parent or parent's subsidiary again. If they are going to play subsidiary games with my product support so am I with my business.
I've had three of their units fail in 5 years. I've moved on from them and any of the other brands made from this design
@@SevenFortyOne Good to know! Do you have a review up for the brand you currently use?
@@sidneyleejohnson I've had this one for a year now and it seems to be working good: czcams.com/video/Wx9o9yubvv8/video.html
@@SevenFortyOne Wow! Thank you. It hadn't occurred to me to ditch retail models altogether. I was pouring over Consumer reports ratings (especially Midea MAD35S1QWT 92 CR rating dwarfing all the rest). I look forward to watching the rest of your commercial grade product video.
You mentioned this is a replacement for one you bought in 2018. Did that one only last a year and a couple months?
Yes, the old one only lasted about 2 years. I made a video about that too...
@@SevenFortyOne It seems the average lifespan of humidifiers is about 2 yrs?
It's not supposed to be....
So why did you buy the same brand again?
Needed it right away to control mold growth in my cellar and it was the only thing available at my local store. Besides, these things are all made in the same factory regardless of brand
How many different states is your vehicle registered in?
Just one
Does the unit allows you to replace the filter?
Yes, it's in the back and comes right out. I think I showed it in the video
I want to know more
I am trying to find how to clean the filter
just take out the filter wash it out side with a garden hose let dry before reinstalling
Do you need to reset the timer daily?
I don't think so, but I never use it so I'm not sure
You will be lucky if it lasts for 2 years before it needs to be replaced.
Nice video. Where I live I don't need one of those. I actually need the opposite. Lol 73 Clark KG7LOI
Anyone notice all the different license plates on this dudes car??
Shhhhhhhh
So what your saying is its only a receiver, not a transceiver? Not very effective for talking to Ray on top band.
Yes, this was not approved by Ray and I'm therefore banned from 1930...darn
@@SevenFortyOne If you were to just feed it with turd harbor feed line as an extension cord, he may approve. LOL.
The older units were garbage. Had 4 and all 4 broke down with FO code. Dealer would not replace after 4 broken units. Dealer lied to me several stating no problems with dehumidifiers. Total lie. Outside service doors were several broken units. Complete disappointed in these units.
You kind of glossed over how to set up timer from on and off settings…
Correct
How many license plates did you have on that Toyota 😏
Junk. I have one for 2 years and it quit.
Coils freezed in just under a year. Garbage
What?
Did you do with the exhaust air